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Nika Muhl's New Photo Celebrating Boyfriend's Birthday Turns Heads
Seattle Storm rookie Nika Muhl entered the WNBA with a beloved fanbase that stemmed from her time as a UConn Husky. But the Croatian sensation has attracted a ton of new eyes since she was drafted by the Storm with the No. 14 overall pick of the 2024 WNBA Draft; largely due to her iconic ...
LEVEL 2 Evacuation Orders to Require Visitors Leave Stehekin on Thursday
Visitors to Stehekin will be required to leave Stehekin at the head of Lake Chelan as a result of the growing Pioneer Fire as of Thursday, July 25th at 8am. The Pioneer Fire has grown to almost 31,000 acres since June 8th. Chelan County Emergency Management has issued a Level...
Resolution supporting enforcement of homeless camping law rejected by Spokane City Council
On Monday, the Spokane City Council had the chance to urge the police department to uphold a law that prohibits camping in many parts of the city, as approved by the voters. However, the council chose not to take this opportunity. Councilmember Jonathan Bingle’s resolution, which addressed the lack of...
Asotin County Fire now Dubbed the “Gooseneck Fire” Reaches 100 Acres
(Asotin County, WA) A 100 acre and growing fire has broken out on Peola Rd approximately 20 miles East of Pomeroy, WA. By the time fire crews arrived on scene the fire had already reached and burned 20 acres of farm land. 30-40 mph winds are driving the fire towards...
Fentanyl Fears Grow: 6 Lives Lost to Overdoses in Yakima County This Month
6 people in Yakima County have died of drug overdoses so far this month with a total of 77 overdose deaths reported in all of 2024. Yakima County Coroner Jim Curtice says the county could break the record of 96 overdose deaths set in 2023. THE RISE IN DEATHS IS...
WVC crafts new strategic plan to strengthen community and address equity
WENATCHEE—Wenatchee Valley College is developing a new strategic plan to enhance its community focus, address equity gaps, and maintain academic excellence. WVC President Dr. Faimous Harrison seeks to develop a growth mindset and continuous improvement framework for the college. He envisions WVC evolving into a stronger regional anchor, a...
WA youth detention worker arrested for inappropriate relationship with former resident
CHEHALIS, Wash. - A Washington youth detention employee was arrested this week for having what the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) referred to as an "inappropriate relationship" with a former resident. Investigators found that the worker had been passing contraband to the resident when they were previously in...
WSP Adding Extra Patrol in Tri-Cities for Water Follies Weekend
The Tri-City Water Follies is a huge party on the Columbia River in Tri-Cities that shows exciting hydroplane racing in the water. Along the edges of the water are all the spectators having a big ol' party as this event brings in people from all over the Norhtwest. With this,...
Proposal to shut down public working forests threatens critical state services and jobs
Washington faces significant social and economic risks if anti-forestry groups succeed in persuading the Board of Natural Resources and candidates for commissioner of public lands to close an ...
County Jail Will Begin Booking Again for Drug Use, Other Misdemeanors In the “Downtown Activation Zone”
The King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention has agreed to begin booking people arrested for simple misdemeanors, such as violating a recently passed law criminalizing public drug use and possession, at the request of interim Seattle Police Chief Sue Rahr, PubliCola has learned. The new policy will only apply to people arrested in the so-called Downtown Activation Zone, which stretches from the Chinatown-International District to the Denny Triangle, north of Belltown.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell Introduces Pilot Program for Misdemeanor Offenders to Improve Public Safety and Services
Seattle's Mayor Bruce Harrell has put forward a proposal for a pilot program that would see some misdemeanor offenders spending time at the South Correctional Entity (SCORE), rather than the current system under strain. The intention is to create a more consistent response to misdemeanors while integrating necessary services such as health, treatment, and legal aid for those in need. "The goal of this pilot is to give us needed flexibility, capacity, and stability in jail options, ensuring clear and consistent accountability for individuals based on their actions," Harrell stated in an announcement reported by his office.
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